- 904
A pair of Italian mother of pearl inlaid parcel-gilt ebonised and painted blackamoors, Venetian, 18th century
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mother of pearl, parcel-gilt, paint, pine, poplar
- each: 146cm.; 149cm high. plinths: 42cm high, 52cm wide. 52cm deep; each: 4ft. 9½in., 5ft. 10¾in., plinths: 1ft. 4½in., 1ft. 8½in., 1ft. 8½in.
each in the form of a standing figure in drapery supporting a tasselled cushion on their back with a stylised scallopshell on a rockwork base, each with a later octagonal plinth painted to simulate marble; some refreshment to ebonising; losses to the decoration and scallopshells
Condition
In need of some attention. There are losses to the gilding especially on the scallopshells and cushions. On one there has been some recarving to sections of scallopshells but there has been quite substantial losses to the scallopshells and the recarved side has lost its carving. The eyes and teeth are in mother of pearl. There are cracks and age cracks generally commensurate with age and normal usage. The bases have been redecorated but show age and have old marks, chips, scratches and minor paint losses and construction cracks to the joints.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."